How to Identify Cyrenidae
Cyrenidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Venerida, class Bivalvia. The family contains 8 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Cyrenidae Species
Corbicula fluminea (O.F.Müller, 1774)
Corbicula fluminea (O.F.Müller, 1774)
Corbicula fluminea, the Asian clam, is an east Asian native freshwater clam that…
Polymesoda caroliniana (Bosc, 1801)
Polymesoda caroliniana (Bosc, 1801)
Polymesoda caroliniana, the Carolina marshclam, is an edible shallow-water bival…
Polymesoda floridana (Conrad, 1846)
Polymesoda floridana (Conrad, 1846)
Polymesoda floridana, the maritime marsh clam, is a Cyrenidae bivalve found alon…
Corbicula japonica Prime, 1864
Corbicula japonica Prime, 1864
Corbicula japonica Prime, 1864 is an edible brackish-water bivalve basket clam i…
Corbicula fluminalis (O.F.Müller, 1774)
Corbicula fluminalis (O.F.Müller, 1774)
Corbicula fluminalis is an Asian freshwater bivalve often confused with the simi…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Cyrenidae?
Cyrenidae animals belong to the Venerida order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 8 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Cyrenidae?
Cyrenidae is classified in the order Venerida, class Bivalvia, phylum Mollusca. The family contains 8 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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